This incredible and heartbreaking piece of theater was written by American playwright, Paul Vogel and premiered March 16, 1997, off-Broadway at the Vineyard Theater. Vogel won the 1998 Pulitzer Prize for Drama for the work.
The story follows the strained, sexual relationship between Li'l Bit and her aunt's husband, Uncle Peck, from her adolescence through her teenage years into college and beyond. Using the metaphor of driving and the issues of pedophilia, incest, and misogyny, the play explores the ideas of control and manipulation.
The story follows the strained, sexual relationship between Li'l Bit and her aunt's husband, Uncle Peck, from her adolescence through her teenage years into college and beyond. Using the metaphor of driving and the issues of pedophilia, incest, and misogyny, the play explores the ideas of control and manipulation.
An Other Theater
Company's stunning production left me in tatters. It was a powerful work and in
the hands of the fantastic ensemble of incredible women: Cathy Ostler (Li'l
Bit), Chelsea Hickman (Uncle Peck) and the chorus played by Angela Nibley,
Kaitlin Lemon and Toria Traux-Jones along with their fantastic director, Kacey
Spadafora, this monumental work was incredible and stunning to watch from
beginning to end.
As I've said in
prior reviews, An Other Theater Company is doing cutting edge and brave work
here in Utah County and their work is not be missed! Sadly this production has
closed, but it is one that will live long in my memory and my heart!
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